Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W800

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1000 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was launched 22 months prior to the W800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1000 matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 vs the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W800.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX1000 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.