Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX1 was manufactured 9 months later than the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1 matches up versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX30
NX1 | NX30 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2014 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX1
NX30 | NX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX30
NX1 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 1036k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 versus the NX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and NX30 is 66 and 75 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and NX30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 247 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 375g (0.83 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1900 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,500 | $699 |