Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX220

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was launched 18 months before the WX220 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 scores against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX210 versus the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.