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Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX300M versus Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was launched 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300M grades vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony S930

 NX300M S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution768k112kCrisper screen (+656k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX300M

 S930 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony S930

 NX300M S930 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300M compared to the S930.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and S930.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX300M is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sony S930
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
66
has touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony S930
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
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 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 768k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 240 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $219