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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was brought out 8 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX1000 scores against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W710

 NX1000 W710 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX1000

 W710 NX1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W710

 NX1000 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 vs the W710.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W710.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
55
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
34
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 222g (0.49 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $388 $90