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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX200 was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX200 scores against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony S930

 NX200 S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution614k112kCrisper display (+502k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX200

 S930 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony S930

 NX200 S930 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX200 against the S930.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and S930.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 223 grams (0.49 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $818 $219