Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe NX1000 was brought out 20 months before the W810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1000 grades versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W810
NX1000 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX1000
W810 | NX1000 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W810
NX1000 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical 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 W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 versus the W810.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and W810.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NX1000 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images | 200 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $388 | $100 |