Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Updated by Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX200 was released 14 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX200 scores vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W510
NX200 | W510 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX200
W510 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W510
NX200 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX200 vs the W510.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and W510.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NX200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $818 | $99 |