Samsung NX210 vs Sony W510

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.