Samsung NX100 vs Sony W610

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX100 was launched 16 months earlier than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX100 scores against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX100 compared to the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and W610.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.