Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1100 was manufactured 16 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1100 grades versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W610
NX1100 | W610 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX1100
W610 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W610
NX1100 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 offers external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 compared to the W610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and W610.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-04-11 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $200 |