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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was unveiled 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX30 scores vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W220

 NX30 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX30

 W220 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W220

 NX30 W220 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 vs the W220.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W220 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and W220.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
74
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-03 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 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
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $160