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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Sony W220
(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
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was introduced 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W220

 NX3000 W220 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2009More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung NX3000

 W220 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W220

 NX3000 W220 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 and the W220.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and W220.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W220
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $897 $160