Samsung NX210 vs Sony W650

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was released 8 months later than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX210 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and W650.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX210 provides an advantage in sensor technology.