Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150
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73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX150, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX20 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX20 was manufactured 2 months later than the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony WX150
NX20 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX20
WX150 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX150
NX20 | WX150 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 vs the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and WX150.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,100 | $300 |