Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony W310, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was introduced 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1 grades vs the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 against the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W310 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and W310.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.