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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was launched 9 months earlier than the W830 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX1100 scores vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W830

 NX1100 W830 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX1100

 W830 NX1100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W830

 NX1100 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 provides outer 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 and the W830.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and W830.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The NX1100 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-04-11 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $128