Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony WX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was revealed 10 months prior to the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX100 matches up against the WX30 with 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-WX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX100 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 and the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and WX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX30 will give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.