Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 65 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A230 is 66 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
| 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 |
