Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony WX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was launched 9 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1000 scores against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 features outside measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 vs the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and WX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.