Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
(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
- Released January 2009
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX20 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony S930
NX20 | S930 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 112k | Crisper screen (+502k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX20
S930 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony S930
NX20 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 compared to the S930.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and S930.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent NX20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-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 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,100 | $219 |