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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony S930

 NX500 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1036k112kSharper display (+924k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX500

 S930 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony S930

 NX500 S930 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sony S930
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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