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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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 NX100 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony WX220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX100 scores versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony WX220

 NX100 WX220 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX100

 WX220 NX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX220

 NX100 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the WX220.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WX220 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
60
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony WX220
66
good battery pack (420 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-14 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $386 $198