Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220
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68 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX220
NX mini | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX mini
WX220 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX220
NX mini | WX220 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |