Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX10 was unveiled 4 years before the NX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX10 grades vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX30
NX10 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX10
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Introduced | January 2014 | April 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 614k | Crisper screen (+422k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX30
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 against the NX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NX30 is 80 and 75 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX30 to render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 32 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $626 | $699 |