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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W230

 NX2000 W230 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (228g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony W230
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W230
 Samsung NX2000Sony 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