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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX1100 matches up vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W320

 NX1100 W320 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX1100

 W320 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W320

 NX1100 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 vs the W320.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and W320.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger NX1100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W320
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-04-11 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $269