Samsung NX10 vs Sony W710

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was brought out 3 years prior to the W710 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX10 grades against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX10 compared to the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.