Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX150

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was introduced 22 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX2000 grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 vs the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.