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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released June 2010
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX5 and Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was announced 4 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX5 grades vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W830

 NX5 W830 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX5

 W830 NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W830

 NX5 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX5 compared to the W830.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and W830 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W830 will result in more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony W830
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX5
Travel photography with Sony W830
63
great battery (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sony W830 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
24
offers face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-01 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $128