Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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![Samsung NX1 front Samsung NX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX1/Samsung-NX1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V/Sony-HX30V-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The NX1 was launched 2 years after the HX30V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1 scores against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony HX30V
NX1 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+114k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung NX1
HX30V | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony HX30V
NX1 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 compared to the HX30V.
![Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and HX30V is 66 and 90 respectively.
![Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $420 |