Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony WX50
NX100 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Sharper screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX100
WX50 | NX100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | September 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX50
NX100 | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |