Samsung NX10 vs Sony W320

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX10 and Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close but the NX10 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was revealed 3 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX10 matches up against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX10 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 and the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W320 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and W320.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.