Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1000
- Later Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX220
NX1100 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX1100
WX220 | NX1100 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | April 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX220
NX1100 | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 210 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $198 |