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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was revealed 14 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX10 matches up versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W290

 NX10 W290 
AnnouncedApril 2010February 2009Newer by 14 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX10

 W290 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W290

 NX10 W290 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 against the W290.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and W290 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and W290.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give you more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX10 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Sony W290
24
offers face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (499g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony W290
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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