Samsung NX11 vs Sony W220

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was introduced 24 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX11 grades vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 versus the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and W220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and W220.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX11 will give you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.