Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W290

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W290, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX1100 was manufactured 4 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX1100 grades versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 versus the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and W290.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX1100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.