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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was revealed 16 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1100 scores vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W620

 NX1100 W620 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX1100

 W620 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W620

 NX1100 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 versus the W620.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer NX1100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony W620
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
34
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W620
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $102