Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was revealed 5 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1 scores against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and S930 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and S930.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.