Samsung NX10 vs Sony W650

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was introduced 21 months before the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX10 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 against the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W650 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and W650.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W650 will offer you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.