Samsung NX11 vs Sony W510

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.