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Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX30 versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was released 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX30 matches up versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony S950

 NX30 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX30

 S950 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony S950

 NX30 S950 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 compared to the S950.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and S950 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and S950.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX30 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony S950
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
74
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-03 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV -
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 20MP 10MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $699 $130