Samsung NX20 vs Sony W620

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was manufactured 4 months after the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX20 grades vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 features external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX20 compared to the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and W620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and W620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.