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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was unveiled 12 months after the W610 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX300M matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W610

 NX300M W610 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung NX300M

 W610 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W610

 NX300M W610 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M against the W610.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and W610.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sony W610
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony W610
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W610
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $200