Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W220

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior 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) while the Sony W220 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 against the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 should have an edge in sensor tech.