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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was introduced 2 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX220

 NX2000 WX220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX2000

 WX220 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX220

 NX2000 WX220 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 features outer 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 compared to the WX220.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony WX220
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-30 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 210 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $198