Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
61
96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX1100 was announced 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W380
NX1100 | W380 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX1100
W380 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W380
NX1100 | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 against the W380.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and W380.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-04-11 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $44 |