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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony W710, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W710 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was manufactured 2 years after the W710 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX500 grades vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W710

 NX500 W710 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung NX500

 W710 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W710

 NX500 W710 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 vs the W710.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and W710 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and W710.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will show greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
fantastic MP (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with Sony W710
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sony W710
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
Landscape photography with Sony W710
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W710
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 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, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $800 $90