Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310
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80 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX500 was brought out 5 years after the W310 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX500 scores against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W310
NX500 | W310 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX500
W310 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W310
NX500 | W310 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the W310.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and W310 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and W310.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will render greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern NX500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 28 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 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 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.265 | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $800 | $150 |