Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was introduced 2 months later than the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX200 scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W650.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.