Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W310

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W310, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was released 3 years later than the W310 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and W310 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.