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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 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
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was introduced 20 months after the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX210 scores against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W510

 NX210 W510 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX210

 W510 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W510

 NX210 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 vs the W510.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W510.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $625 $99