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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close but the NX210 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was unveiled 17 months before the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX210 grades vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W810

 NX210 W810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX210

 W810 NX210 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W810

 NX210 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has got external 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) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 compared to the W810.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX210 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $625 $100