Samsung NX30 vs Sony W810

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony W810, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX30 was unveiled within a month of the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX30 scores vs the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 provides 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) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX30 against the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and W810 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and W810.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The NX30 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.