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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was launched 12 months after the W370 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX11 grades against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W370

 NX11 W370 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX11

 W370 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W370

 NX11 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 compared to the W370.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and W370 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and W370.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX11 will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX11 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony W370
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sony W370
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
24
features face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W370
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $626 $230