Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX1

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was announced 17 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX11 scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 vs the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and WX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer NX11 will have a benefit in sensor tech.