Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Introduced January 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NX3000 was manufactured 5 months later than the W830 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX3000 matches up vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W830
| NX3000 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX3000
| W830 | NX3000 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W830
| NX3000 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 versus the W830.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and W830.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The NX3000 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-05-26 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | B740 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $897 | $128 |