Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX500 was launched 6 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX500 grades against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony S930
NX500 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 112k | Sharper display (+924k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX500
S930 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony S930
NX500 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX500 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 against the S930.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and S930.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 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 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $800 | $219 |