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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX100 and Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was released 13 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 grades vs the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony FX30

 NX100 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX100

 FX30 NX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2022September 2010Fresher by 146 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k614kCrisper display (+1746k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony FX30

 NX100 FX30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 against the FX30.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and FX30 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Sony FX30 Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (420 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
great battery (570 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (570 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
Sony FX30 Vlogging factors
31
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX100Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-14 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 570 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $386 $1,800