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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX1 and Sony W810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W810 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was announced 9 months after the W810 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1 scores vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W810

 NX1 W810 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX1

 W810 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W810

 NX1 W810 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the W810.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W810 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and W810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony W810
74
lighter than others (550g)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others (550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-15 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $100