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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W810

 NX200 W810 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX200

 W810 NX200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W810

 NX200 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung NX200 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony W810
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony W810
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $818 $100