Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1100 was announced 14 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1100 grades versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX150
NX1100 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX1100
WX150 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX150
NX1100 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 offers outside measurements 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 against the WX150.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and WX150.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.49 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $300 |