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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX150

 NX1100 WX150 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX150 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX150

 NX1100 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony WX150
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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