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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 6 months before the W830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W830

 Galaxy NX W830 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W830 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W830

 Galaxy NX W830 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the W830.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W830 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and W830.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony W830
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W830
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,300 $128