Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 versus Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX100 matches up vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 comes with external dimensions 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 vs the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and WX150.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.