Samsung NX200 vs Sony W530

Following is a extended review of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was revealed 14 months after the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX200 scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 compared to the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.