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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W730, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 6 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W730

 Galaxy NX W730 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W730 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W730

 Galaxy NX W730 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the W730.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W730 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W730.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony W730
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
68
great battery life (440 shots)
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W730
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-20 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,300 $138