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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W570, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX100 was brought out 3 months before the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX100 matches up against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W570

 NX100 W570 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung NX100

 W570 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W570

 NX100 W570 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 compared to the W570.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and W570.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony W570
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony W570
66
great battery life (420 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 per charge)
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
31
has image stabilization
provides face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony W570
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology VGA AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $386 $159