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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX200 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX200 matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W220

 NX200 W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX200

 W220 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W220

 NX200 W220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX200 versus the W220.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (223g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $818 $160