Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S980

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony S980, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was launched 4 years after the S980 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 scores vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX1100 versus the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and S980.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.