Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Renewed by Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX300 was announced 2 months prior to the WX220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX300 grades vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony WX220
NX300 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 460k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX300
WX220 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX220
NX300 | WX220 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 features outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300 and the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and WX220.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-11-24 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 768k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | 210 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $750 | $198 |