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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was launched 4 years after the W510 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 grades versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W510

 NX500 W510 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX500

 W510 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W510

 NX500 W510 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX500 versus the W510.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W510 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and W510.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony W510
80
manual focus
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W510
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 287 grams (0.63 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $99