Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX1000 was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 scores vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony S930
NX1000 | S930 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 112k | Clearer display (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX1000
S930 | NX1000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony S930
NX1000 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 and the S930.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and S930.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NX1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $388 | $219 |