Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX300 was announced 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX300 grades versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W230
NX300 | W230 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Clearer display (+538k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX300
W230 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W230
NX300 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with external dimensions 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the W230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W230 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and W230.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | - |
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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 768k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $750 | $180 |