Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W710, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX30 was unveiled 12 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX30 scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W710
NX30 | W710 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX30
W710 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W710
NX30 | W710 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 offers external measurements 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W710 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 utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 versus the W710.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W710 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and W710.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | - |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $699 | $90 |