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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was manufactured 8 months after the W610 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX210 matches up versus the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W610

 NX210 W610 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX210

 W610 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W610

 NX210 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX210 and the W610.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger NX210 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony W610
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony W610
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony W610
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
34
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W610
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $625 $200