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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX3000 grades versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony S930

 NX3000 S930 
RevealedMay 2014January 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX3000

 S930 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S930

 NX3000 S930 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 vs the S930.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger NX3000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (230 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
57
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (230g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $897 $219