Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX1

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was revealed 14 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX100 scores against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 compared to the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.