Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was brought out 22 months earlier than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX200 grades vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 has exterior dimensions 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 versus the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and W810.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The NX200 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older NX200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.