Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years after the W290 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1000 scores versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 and the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and W290.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1000 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.