Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W220

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.