Samsung NX200 vs Sony W710

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was brought out 10 months before the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX200 scores versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 against the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W710.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.