Samsung NX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      BrandSamsungSony
      ModelNX1Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      MSRP$1499 (body only), $2799 (with 16-50mm F2-2.8 lens, grip, extra battery, external charger)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43204000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 14084000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2099
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points153
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range30 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance4 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.69x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1003.90 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      DxO Low Light ISO1363
      DxO Color Depth24.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score83
      Video Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Video FormatsH.265Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Dimensions139 x 102 x 66 mm (5.47 x 4.02 x 2.6")95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 6.8 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Battery PackBP1900
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage15 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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