- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 7.2 megapixels
- 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W120 Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NX100.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Samsung NX200
NX100 vs NX200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-W120 | NX100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $200.00 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $798.62 | |
Date Available: | 2008-03-30 | 2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.3 oz (123 g) |
16.3 oz
(463 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.5 x
2.3 x
0.9 in. (88 x 57 x 23 mm) |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (121 x 71 x 35 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: | 7.2 | 14.6 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.88 microns | 5.16 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 563 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 2.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | H.264 .MP4 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Samsung NX |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss lens, 6 elements in 5 groups including 3 aspherical elements | Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 32 - 128mm | 31 - 77mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.4 - 21.4mm | 20 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.8 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 19x Smart Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection | Contrast detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 115,000 dots | 614,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 100 - 3200; expandable to 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 1 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, High Sensitivity | SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 3.9m; Tele: 0.5 - 1.9m | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.SRW) | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | H.264 .MP4 |
Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multi-jack, DC-Input | Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.06 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.05 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.122 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s | |
Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 420 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary BP-1310 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject’s location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as “unsharp mask” to sharpen images. Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles – without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile. | iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown. |