Samsung NX10 vs Sony W810

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.