Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220
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63 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX300 and Sony W220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX300 was unveiled 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX300 matches up vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W220
NX300 | W220 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX300
W220 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W220
NX300 | W220 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX300 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the W220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and W220.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger NX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-24 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 768k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $750 | $160 |