Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was announced about the same time to the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX200 grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has external measurements 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.