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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A230 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 5 years after the A230 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 scores vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A230

 NX1 A230 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung NX1

 A230 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A230

 NX1 A230 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 and the A230.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A230 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A230.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony A230 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony A230 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sony A230 Travel photography features
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is great (28MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (550g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A230
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 63
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.4
DXO Low light score 1363 531
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $569