Samsung NX10 vs Sony W510

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was released 9 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX10 scores against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has exterior measurements 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 and the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W510 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and W510.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.