Samsung NX200 vs Sony W570

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was introduced 14 months later than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX200 scores versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX200 versus the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and W570.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent NX200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.