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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was unveiled 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX210 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W220

 NX210 W220 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX210

 W220 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W220

 NX210 W220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX210 versus the W220.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and W220.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger NX210 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $625 $160