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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX200 scores versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W330

 NX200 W330 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX200

 W330 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W330

 NX200 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 and the W330.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger NX200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony W330
68
lighter than competition (223g)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W330
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $818 $170