Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX20
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX100 scores versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX30
NX100 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX100
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Revealed | January 2014 | September 2010 | More modern by 40 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 614k | Sharper display (+422k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX30
NX100 | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 compared to the NX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NX30 is 88 and 75 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and NX30.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 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 | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $386 | $699 |