Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was revealed 23 months prior to the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX10 matches up against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX10 and the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and HX30V is 80 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and HX30V.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will offer greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.