Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was announced 3 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a serious difference 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 WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 has outer 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) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 and the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.