Samsung NX100 vs Sony W650

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX100 and Sony W650, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX100 was brought out 16 months earlier than the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX100 scores versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 enjoys outer 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 versus the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W650.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W650 will provide extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.