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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony W810
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W810

 NX mini W810 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX mini

 W810 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W810

 NX mini W810 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2014Similar 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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony W810
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
76
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony W810
38
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W810
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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