Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX220

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was launched 4 years before the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX11 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 and the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and WX220 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and WX220.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.