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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX100 and Sony W510, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was unveiled 3 months before the W510 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX100 scores against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W510

 NX100 W510 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX100

 W510 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W510

 NX100 W510 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the W510.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W510 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and W510.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
60
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
provides face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech VGA AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $386 $99