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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony WX220
(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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX220

 NX1 WX220 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX1

 WX220 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX220

 NX1 WX220 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
37
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony WX220
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony WX220
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony WX220
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,500 $198