Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.