Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 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
- Launched January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX30 and Sony W370, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX30 was manufactured 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX30 grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W370
NX30 | W370 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX30
W370 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W370
NX30 | W370 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the W370.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W370 is 75 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and W370.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger NX30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $699 | $230 |