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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was manufactured 16 months before the WX50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX100 grades against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony WX50

 NX100 WX50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX100

 WX50 NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX50

 NX100 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 vs the WX50.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and WX50.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX50 will offer greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
60
built in image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery pack (420 shots)
good MP (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
31
built in image stabilization
features face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-14 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech VGA AMOLED Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $386 $250