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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 6 months earlier than the W810 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W810

 Galaxy NX W810 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W810 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W810

 Galaxy NX W810 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features 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) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W810.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W810 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and W810.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX has the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (440 shots)
has touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W810
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,300 $100