Samsung NX210 vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX210 was announced 3 years after the W230 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX210 grades against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 compared to the W230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W230.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.