Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W370

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.