Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was revealed 21 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX10 grades against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has got 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX10 vs the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and W610 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and W610.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.