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Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony QX30
(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
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony QX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was revealed very close to the QX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 grades versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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