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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX11 and Sony W510, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was unveiled very close to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX11 matches up vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W510

 NX11 W510 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX11

 W510 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W510

 NX11 W510 
IntroducedDecember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX11 versus the W510.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W510 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX11 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (499 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes 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 sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $626 $99