Samsung NX20 vs Sony W570

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX20 and Sony W570, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was introduced 16 months later than the W570 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX20 scores versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX20 compared to the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W570 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and W570.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.