Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was announced 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX2000 grades against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 vs the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and W310.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.