Samsung NX100 vs Sony W530

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W530, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX100 was launched 3 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX100 scores versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 has outside 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 against the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W530.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.