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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was manufactured 11 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 grades vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W730

 NX2000 W730 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung NX2000

 W730 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W730

 NX2000 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 and the W730.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony W730
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W730
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $138