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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was revealed 4 months after the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 grades vs the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W610

 NX1000 W610 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX1000

 W610 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W610

 NX1000 W610 
RevealedApril 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 compared to the W610.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and W610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony W610
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony W610
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W610
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $388 $200