Nikon S230 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S230 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the S230 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The S230 was announced 4 years prior to the NX1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S230 matches up against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S230 vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S230 compared to the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and NX1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S230 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.