Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX mini was announced 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini matches up vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W510
NX mini | W510 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX mini
W510 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W510
NX mini | W510 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has outer 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX mini against the W510.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and W510.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail with its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 lbs) | 119g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 | 650 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $530 | $99 |