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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was introduced 11 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX2000 grades vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W710

 NX2000 W710 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX2000

 W710 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W710

 NX2000 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the W710.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony W710
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony W710
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $90