Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2009
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX5 was released 17 months after the S930 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX5 grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S930
NX5 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX5
S930 | NX5 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S930
NX5 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the S930.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and S930.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 400 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $499 | $219 |