Samsung NX100 vs Sony W710

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W710, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close but the NX100 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W710.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W710 will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.