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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W310

 NX2000 W310 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX2000

 W310 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W310

 NX2000 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony W310
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
35
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W310
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $150