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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S930

 NX5 S930 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX5

 S930 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S930

 NX5 S930 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
Landscape photography with Sony S930
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
24
provides face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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