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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W230

 Galaxy NX W230 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W230 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W230

 Galaxy NX W230 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the W230.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and W230 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W230.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (440 per charge)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W230
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $180