Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.