Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony QX30
| NX1 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+1036k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung NX1
| QX30 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony QX30
| NX1 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | September 2014 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and QX30 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and QX30.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | - |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,500 | $348 |