Samsung NX100 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W330, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close but the NX100 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX100 was brought out 9 months later than the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX100 matches up against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W330 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W330.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent NX100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.