Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220
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68 Overall
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX2000 was introduced 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 matches up versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W220
NX2000 | W220 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX2000
W220 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W220
NX2000 | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the W220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and W220.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $160 |