Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX5 was manufactured 5 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX5 scores against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W310
| NX5 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX5
| W310 | NX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W310
| NX5 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX5 and the W310.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and W310 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and W310.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 400 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $499 | $150 |