Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W380

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was launched 2 years after the W380 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1000 grades vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 against the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.