Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX10 was announced 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX10 matches up versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX10 versus the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W830 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and W830.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W830 will provide greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.