Samsung NX mini vs Sony W220

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX mini scores vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini against the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and W220.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail because of its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.