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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony WX220

 NX300 WX220 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX300

 WX220 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony WX220

 NX300 WX220 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar 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).

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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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
67
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony WX220
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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