Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX2000 was revealed 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX2000 scores vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX30
NX2000 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 922k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX2000
WX30 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX30
NX2000 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 vs the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and WX30.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $259 |