Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX1 and Sony W620, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe NX1 was introduced 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1 scores vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W620
| NX1 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX1
| W620 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W620
| NX1 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the W620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and W620 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and W620.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | - |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,500 | $102 |