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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W810, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was brought out 20 months earlier than the W810 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX20 matches up versus the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W810

 NX20 W810 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX20

 W810 NX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W810

 NX20 W810 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 and the W810.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and W810 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and W810.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX20 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The older NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony W810
78
selfie friendly display
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,100 $100