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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX10 was announced 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX10 matches up versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony W830

 NX10 W830 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX10

 W830 NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2010Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony W830

 NX10 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX10 versus the W830.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and W830 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and W830.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W830 will provide greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sony W830
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-04-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $626 $128