Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W620

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.