Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.