Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W610

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 18 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and W610 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W610.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.