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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was launched 2 years after the W610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX3000 grades versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W610

 NX3000 W610 
IntroducedMay 2014January 2012More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX3000

 W610 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W610

 NX3000 W610 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has physical 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) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the W610.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and W610.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony W610
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (230 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony W610
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (230g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W610
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $897 $200