Samsung NX mini vs Sony W310

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was unveiled 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX mini scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini vs the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and W310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.