Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX80

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was introduced 8 months earlier than the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1000 matches up versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 and the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and WX80.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.