Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W230
Galaxy NX | W230 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
W230 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W230
Galaxy NX | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W230 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |