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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX210 and Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NX210 was unveiled 4 months before the W710 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX210 grades against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W710

 NX210 W710 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX210

 W710 NX210 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W710

 NX210 W710 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the W710.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $625 $90