Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W310
NX1 | W310 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX1
W310 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W310
NX1 | W310 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,500 | $150 |