Samsung NX20 vs Sony W220

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX20 and Sony W220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX20 scores versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX20 versus the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and W220.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX20 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.