Samsung NX500 vs Sony W220

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony W220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was manufactured 6 years after the W220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX500 matches up vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX500 vs the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and W220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will give more detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NX500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.