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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was revealed 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX30 grades versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W620

 NX30 W620 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX30

 W620 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W620

 NX30 W620 

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 compared to the W620.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W620 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and W620.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sony W620
74
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony W620
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-03 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
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 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech AMOLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $102