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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was announced 4 years after the W230 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX30 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W230

 NX30 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX30

 W230 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W230

 NX30 W230 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX30 compared to the W230.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W230 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and W230.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W230 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony W230
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
74
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Sony W230
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony W230
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-03 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $180