Samsung NX30 vs Sony W710

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

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.

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.

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.