Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W810

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.