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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was revealed 15 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the NX mini scores vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W710

 NX mini W710 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX mini

 W710 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W710

 NX mini W710 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini vs the W710.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W710.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail because of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery life (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
75
great battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W710
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W710
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-19 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 20.5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (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 650 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $90