Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W350

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was introduced 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1100 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external dimensions 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 versus the W350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer NX1100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.