Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 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
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W830
NX300 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX300
W830 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W830
NX300 | W830 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2014 | Same 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and W830 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |