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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close but the NX300 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was launched very close to the W830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX300 matches up versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W830

 NX300 W830 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX300

 W830 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W830

 NX300 W830 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 against the W830.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and W830 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and W830.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The NX300 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
38
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
67
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV 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 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 2.7"
Display resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 $128