Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony WX220, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was manufactured 8 months after the WX220 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX1 matches up versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 features external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.