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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX20 was revealed 2 years after the W320 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX20 grades versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W320

 NX20 W320 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX20

 W320 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W320

 NX20 W320 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 vs the W320.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W320 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and W320.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony W320
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341g)
no image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony W320
78
selfie friendly display
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than others in class (341g)
no image stabilization
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony W320
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $269