Samsung NX30 vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX30 and Sony W290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was manufactured 4 years after the W290 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX30 grades vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 provides external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 vs the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W290 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides an edge in sensor tech.