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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony WX70

 NX1000 WX70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung NX1000

 WX70 NX1000 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX70

 NX1000 WX70 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony WX70
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX70
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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