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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was announced 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX20 grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony WX1

 NX20 WX1 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2009More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX20

 WX1 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX1

 NX20 WX1 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the WX1.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and WX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony WX1
78
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-04-20 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,100 $149