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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony S930
(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
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony S930

 NX1100 S930 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX1100

 S930 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony S930

 NX1100 S930 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony S930
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony S930
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-11 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 921k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $219