Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was revealed 16 months after the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX20 matches up against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 against the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and W530.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent NX20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.