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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1000 grades versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W220

 NX1000 W220 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX1000

 W220 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W220

 NX1000 W220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 vs the W220.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and W220.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony W220
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-19 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $388 $160