Samsung NX210 vs Sony W620

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 and Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was revealed 8 months after the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX210 scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 versus the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and W620.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher NX210 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.