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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was revealed 2 years after the W310 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX210 grades versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W310

 NX210 W310 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX210

 W310 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W310

 NX210 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 against the W310.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W310.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony W310
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W310
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 222g (0.49 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $625 $150