Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX30
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014
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Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 14 months before the QX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony QX30
| Galaxy NX | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 4.8" |  | " | Larger display (+4.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| QX30 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX30
| Galaxy NX | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the QX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and QX30 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and QX30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Galaxy NX will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2013-06-20 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 4.8 inches | - |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 images | 200 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $1,300 | $348 |