Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX50

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.