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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 3 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 scores vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W510

 NX3000 W510 
IntroducedMay 2014January 2011More modern by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX3000

 W510 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W510

 NX3000 W510 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 vs the W510.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony W510
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (230g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-05-26 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $897 $99