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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony W510
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W510

 NX mini W510 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX mini

 W510 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W510

 NX mini W510 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery power (650 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
38
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than others (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W510
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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