Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W610
NX10 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX10
W610 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W610
NX10 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $626 | $200 |