Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1 scores against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX30
| NX1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX1
| WX30 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX30
| NX1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1 and the WX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and WX30.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-09-15 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 grams (1.21 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $259 |