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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX220

 NX1100 WX220 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX220 NX1100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX220

 NX1100 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony WX220
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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