Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510
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63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX30 and Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX30 was introduced 3 years after the W510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX30 grades against the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W510
NX30 | W510 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX30
W510 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W510
NX30 | W510 |
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX30 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX30 vs the W510.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W510 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and W510.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX30 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMeIV | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $699 | $99 |