Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W730
NX1 | W730 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung NX1
W730 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730
NX1 | W730 | |||
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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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |