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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony WX50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was launched 15 months after the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1100 grades vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX50

 NX1100 WX50 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX50 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX50

 NX1100 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 versus the WX50.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and WX50.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $250