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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was released 16 months after the W510 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1000 scores versus the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W510

 NX1000 W510 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX1000

 W510 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W510

 NX1000 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 versus the W510.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and W510.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony W510
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-04-19 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $388 $99