Samsung NX mini vs Sony W230

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX mini and Sony W230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and W230 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was introduced 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX mini matches up against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX mini and Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will render extra detail using its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.