Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320
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62 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX11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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W320
NX20 | W320 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX20
W320 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W320
NX20 | W320 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W320 is 83 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |