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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was released 4 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 grades versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX80

 NX1100 WX80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX80 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX80

 NX1100 WX80 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 versus the WX80.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and WX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $276