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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W370

 NX1100 W370 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX1100

 W370 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W370

 NX1100 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 versus the W370.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and W370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W370
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $230