Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX20 and Sony W330, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX20 was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX20 scores versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W330
NX20 | W330 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX20
W330 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W330
NX20 | W330 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has outer 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) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX20 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 and the W330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and W330 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and W330.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $170 |