Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W510
NX500 | W510 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung NX500
W510 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W510
NX500 | W510 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W510 is 87 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |