Samsung NX1 vs Sony W620

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.

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The 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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.