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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 NX300M vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was launched 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300M grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W510

 NX300M W510 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX300M

 W510 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W510

 NX300M W510 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M vs the W510.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and W510 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and W510.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
66
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W510
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-03 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $99