Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX1000 was introduced 4 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1000 scores vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W650
NX1000 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX1000
W650 | NX1000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W650
NX1000 | W650 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 provides 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 versus the W650.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W650.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-04-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | 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 synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $388 | $140 |