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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and W810 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W810

 NX10 W810 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX10

 W810 NX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2010Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W810

 NX10 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has 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) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX10 vs the W810.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and W810 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and W810.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
24
comes with face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-04-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $626 $100