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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony WX150

 NX20 WX150 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX20

 WX150 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX150

 NX20 WX150 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX20
Street photography with Sony WX150
77
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
77
lighter than average (341g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
71
lighter than others (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony WX150
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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