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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony W230
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 5 years after the W230 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX3000 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W230

 NX3000 W230 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2009More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX3000

 W230 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W230

 NX3000 W230 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 versus the W230.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and W230.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony W230
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W230
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $897 $180