Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W510
NX3000 | W510 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 42 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX3000
W510 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W510
NX3000 | W510 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |