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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX11 versus Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was brought out 12 months later than the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX11 matches up against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W330

 NX11 W330 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX11

 W330 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W330

 NX11 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 and the W330.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and W330 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W330.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NX11 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (499 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sony W330
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
24
offers face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (499g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W330
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $626 $170