Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX30V

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and HX30V is 66 and 90 respectively.

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.