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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX mini (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was announced 2 months later than the WX220 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX mini grades against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX220

 NX mini WX220 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX220 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX220

 NX mini WX220 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2014Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini against the WX220.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and WX220.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail with its extra 2.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
76
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
38
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-19 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 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 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $530 $198