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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A230 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was brought out 11 months later than the A230 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX10 scores versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A230

 NX10 A230 
ReleasedApril 2010May 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung NX10

 A230 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A230

 NX10 A230 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 versus the A230.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A230 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and A230.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX10 to produce extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
Sony A230 Sports photography factors
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sony A230
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
Sony A230 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
Sony A230 Vlogging info
24
supports face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A230
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-04-07 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 572 531
Other
Battery life 400 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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