Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W320

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.