Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX30
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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91 Imaging
46 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX1000 scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony QX30
| NX1000 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung NX1000
| QX30 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 28 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony QX30
| NX1000 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 has external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX1000 compared to the QX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and QX30.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX1000 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 200 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $388 | $348 |
