Samsung NX300M vs Sony W220

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was manufactured 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300M scores against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and W220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.