Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.