Samsung NX30 vs Sony W800
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W800, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe NX30 was announced very close to the W800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX30 scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony W800
| NX30 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX30
| W800 | NX30 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony W800
| NX30 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar generation |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX30 compared to the W800.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W800 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and W800.
Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-03 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMeIV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | AMOLED | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $699 | $90 |
