Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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45 Features
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX mini (1") and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX mini was revealed 3 months after the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini matches up against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W810
NX mini | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX mini
W810 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W810
NX mini | W810 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini has exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX mini against the W810.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and W810.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail because of its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $530 | $100 |