Samsung NX20 vs Sony W510

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was released 16 months after the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX20 grades vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst 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 NX20 vs Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and W510 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and W510.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.