Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was announced 10 months earlier than the WX220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1100 grades against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and WX220.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.