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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W220

 Galaxy NX W220 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W220 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W220

 Galaxy NX W220 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W220.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W220 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and W220.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony W220
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
68
good battery (440 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W220
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,300 $160