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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was released 18 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W620

 Galaxy NX W620 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W620 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W620

 Galaxy NX W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W620.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and W620 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and W620.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony W620
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W620
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-20 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,300 $102