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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sony W610
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W610, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX20 was revealed 4 months after the W610 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX20 scores versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W610

 NX20 W610 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX20

 W610 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W610

 NX20 W610 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2012Same age
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 vs the W610.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and W610.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony W610
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony W610
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-20 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,100 $200