Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230
89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
65
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NX2000 was revealed 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX2000 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W230
NX2000 | W230 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | November 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX2000
W230 | NX2000 |
---|
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W230
NX2000 | W230 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the W230.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and W230.
To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $180 |