Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W330
NX10 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX10
W330 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W330
NX10 | W330 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and W330 is 80 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |