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Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX300 scores versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony S930

 NX300 S930 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution768k112kClearer screen (+656k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX300

 S930 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony S930

 NX300 S930 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 against the S930.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and S930.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will produce greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Sony S930
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony S930
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-24 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $750 $219