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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W310, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was revealed 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W310

 NX1100 W310 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX1100

 W310 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W310

 NX1100 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 and the W310.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and W310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX1100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
34
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W310
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $150