Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was launched 6 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX210 matches up vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 compared to the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.