Samsung NX1 vs Sony W220

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony W220, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was announced 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1 matches up vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 against the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and W220 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and W220.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.