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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
Sony W220
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W220

 NX2000 W220 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX2000

 W220 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W220

 NX2000 W220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony W220
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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