Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W610

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.