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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was revealed 16 months after the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX20 matches up against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony W530

 NX20 W530 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung NX20

 W530 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony W530

 NX20 W530 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 against the W530.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and W530.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent NX20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (341g)
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony W530
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition (341g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony W530
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,100 $269