Samsung NX11 vs Sony W620

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX11 and Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was announced 12 months prior to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX11 grades against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX11 vs the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and W620.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX11 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind in sensor tech.