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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was announced 3 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1000 scores versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony WX50

 NX1000 WX50 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX1000

 WX50 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX50

 NX1000 WX50 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 vs the WX50.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-19 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images 240 images
Style 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $388 $250