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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W650

 NX1000 W650 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX1000

 W650 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W650

 NX1000 W650 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony W650
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony W650
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W650
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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