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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W830

 NX210 W830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX210

 W830 NX210 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W830

 NX210 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 222 grams (0.49 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $625 $128