Samsung NX5 vs Sony W220

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was brought out 17 months later than the W220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 matches up versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and W220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will result in greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.