Samsung NX30 vs Sony W310

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was revealed 4 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX30 scores versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 versus the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W310 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.