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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close but the NX300M (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was manufactured 12 months before the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX300M grades vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W810

 NX300M W810 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX300M

 W810 NX300M 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W810

 NX300M W810 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300M versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M compared to the W810.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and W810.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX300M has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The older NX300M will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
66
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony W810
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W810
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $100