Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1100 matches up versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by 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 NX1100 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX1100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.