Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W230
NX500 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 73 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung NX500
W230 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W230
NX500 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W230 is 87 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |