Samsung NX200 vs Sony W510

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.