Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W330

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1000 matches up against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 against the W330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W330.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.