Samsung NX10 vs Sony W530

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was revealed 9 months prior to the W530 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX10 scores versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 compared to the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W530 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and W530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will show extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.