Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W230

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was announced 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 versus the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and W230.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.