Samsung NX11 vs Sony W230

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX11 was revealed 23 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX11 scores against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX11 vs the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W230 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and W230.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX11 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX11 should have an advantage in sensor tech.