Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX220

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was announced 23 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX200 matches up versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX200 against the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WX220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.