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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony W710, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX1 was announced 21 months later than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1 scores versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W710

 NX1 W710 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX1

 W710 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W710

 NX1 W710 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 versus the W710.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and W710 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and W710.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-15 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,500 $90