Samsung NX100 vs Sony QX30

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 versus Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX100 scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 and the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and QX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX30 will offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.