Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W810
NX300M | W810 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung NX300M
W810 | NX300M | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W810
NX300M | W810 | |||
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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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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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 |