Samsung NX20 vs Sony W710

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W710, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was brought out 8 months before the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX20 grades against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with physical dimensions 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 compared to the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W710 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and W710.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.