Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200
(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
- Launched January 2009
Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX100 was unveiled 21 months after the S930 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX100 grades vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony S930
NX100 | S930 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 112k | Sharper screen (+502k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX100
S930 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony S930
NX100 | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX100 compared to the S930.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and S930.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger NX100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | - |
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 | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $386 | $219 |