Samsung NX200 vs Sony S930

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

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.

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

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.