Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was launched 17 months prior to the W830 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX210 grades vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 and the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and W830.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX210 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.