Samsung NX1 vs Sony W810

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung NX1 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.