Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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97 Imaging
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1000 was brought out 3 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1000 matches up against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony WX70
NX1000 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung NX1000
WX70 | NX1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX70
NX1000 | WX70 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 compared to the WX70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and WX70.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
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 All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $388 | $242 |