Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX220

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.