Samsung NX20 vs Sony W290

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was revealed 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 scores against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 against the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and W290.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.