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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W710

 NX30 W710 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX30

 W710 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W710

 NX30 W710 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W710 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony W710
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony W710
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
74
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Sony W710
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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
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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