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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX100 scores versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W830

 NX100 W830 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX100

 W830 NX100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W830

 NX100 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 against the W830.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and W830 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and W830.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W830 will offer you more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony W830
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
76
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
60
image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony W830
31
image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech VGA AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $386 $128