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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
Sony W310
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W310

 NX500 W310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung NX500

 W310 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W310

 NX500 W310 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and W310 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W310
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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