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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony S930

 NX1 S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1036k112kCrisper screen (+924k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX1

 S930 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony S930

 NX1 S930 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-15 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 1,036k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 480 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,500 $219