Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Galaxy NX was brought out 24 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX30
Galaxy NX | WX30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WX30 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX30
Galaxy NX | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with 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 Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and WX30.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-20 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,300 | $259 |