Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
96 Imaging
43 Features
41 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Launched February 2014
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX300M was brought out 13 months prior to the WX220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX300M scores against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony WX220
NX300M | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 460k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung NX300M
WX220 | NX300M | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX220
NX300M | WX220 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M against the WX220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WX220.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-03 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 768 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical 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 | 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 | 330 photos | 210 photos |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $198 |