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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy NX grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W510

 Galaxy NX W510 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W510 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W510

 Galaxy NX W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W510.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W510 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W510.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony W510
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (440 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (495g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W510
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $99