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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W730 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was brought out 21 months later than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1 grades versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W730

 NX1 W730 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung NX1

 W730 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730

 NX1 W730 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 has external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 versus the W730.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and W730.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NX1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (122g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W730
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (1.21 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,500 $138