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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 6 months earlier than the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX30

 Galaxy NX NX30 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX30 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX30

 Galaxy NX NX30 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the NX30.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX30 is 82 and 75 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and NX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX30
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-20 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $699