Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX mini (1") and W830 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX mini was released 3 months after the W830 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX mini scores against the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W830
NX mini | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX mini
W830 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W830
NX mini | W830 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini features outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX mini compared to the W830.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and W830.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-03-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 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 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 grams (0.43 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (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 | 650 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $530 | $128 |