Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W830

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was announced 20 months prior to the W830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 and the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and W830.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NX1000 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older NX1000 will be behind in sensor tech.