Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX220

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX30 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was revealed very close to the WX220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX30 grades against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX30 against the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and WX220 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.