Samsung NX100 vs Sony W370

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX100 and Sony W370, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close but the NX100 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was launched 9 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX100 scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 comes with outer measurements 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and W370.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.