Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was revealed 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX30 grades versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 compared to the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W620 is 75 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and W620.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX30 provides an edge in sensor technology.