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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W830

 NX mini W830 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX mini

 W830 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W830

 NX mini W830 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2014Similar 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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
76
good battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W830
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
38
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W830
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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