Samsung NX10 vs Sony W620

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close but the NX10 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX10 was manufactured 21 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX10 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX10 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and W620.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.