Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950
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85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony S950
NX30 | S950 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX30
S950 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony S950
NX30 | S950 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and S950 is 75 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |