Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W610

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was launched 23 months later than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX2000 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 versus the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.