Samsung NX30 vs Sony W330

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W330, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was released 4 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX30 grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 and the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W330 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and W330.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.