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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX500 and Sony W830, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX500 was introduced 14 months later than the W830 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX500 matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W830

 NX500 W830 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung NX500

 W830 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W830

 NX500 W830 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 enjoys physical measurements 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 vs the W830.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W830 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and W830.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony W830
80
manual focus
fantastic MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic MP (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
Landscape photography with Sony W830
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W830
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 Bionz
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 28 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $128