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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung NX500 and Sony W230, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was released 6 years after the W230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX500 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W230

 NX500 W230 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX500

 W230 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W230

 NX500 W230 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 against the W230.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W230 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and W230.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony W230
80
manual focus
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sony W230
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
high megapixels (28MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX500
Vlogging with Sony W230
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W230
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $180