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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was introduced 3 months after the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX10 matches up against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W330

 NX10 W330 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX10

 W330 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W330

 NX10 W330 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 and the W330.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and W330 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and W330.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX10 will give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sony W330
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
24
has face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (499 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony W330
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-04-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $626 $170