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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was launched 23 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX11 matches up versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W290

 NX11 W290 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX11

 W290 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W290

 NX11 W290 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 against the W290.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and W290 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sony W290
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W290
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $626 $230