Samsung NX100 vs Sony W320

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was launched 9 months later than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX100 matches up versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.