Samsung NX mini vs Sony W710

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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

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.