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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was introduced 5 months later than the W810 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX3000 scores versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W810

 NX3000 W810 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX3000

 W810 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W810

 NX3000 W810 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2014Same age
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the W810.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and W810.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The NX3000 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony W810
34
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W810
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-05-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $897 $100