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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 6 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W710

 Galaxy NX W710 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W710 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W710

 Galaxy NX W710 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W710.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and W710 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony W710
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (114g)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W710
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-20 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,300 $90