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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 11 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX1000 grades vs the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony FX30

 NX1000 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX1000

 FX30 NX1000 
ReleasedSeptember 2022April 2012More recent by 127 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k921kClearer screen (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony FX30

 NX1000 FX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 vs the FX30.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and FX30 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and FX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony FX30 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony FX30 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
83
has manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony FX30 Street photography info
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX30 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (570 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX1000Sony FX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $388 $1,800