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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W830

 NX3000 W830 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper 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 
IntroducedMay 2014January 2014Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony W830 Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony W830
56
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (230g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX3000Sony 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