Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was announced 23 months later than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 against the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.