Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.