Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620
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68 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX mini was unveiled 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX mini scores versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W620
NX mini | W620 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX mini
W620 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W620
NX mini | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini has outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini against the W620.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and W620.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail having an extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 650 shots | 220 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $530 | $102 |