Samsung NX mini vs Sony W810

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

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.