Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX1100 was revealed 8 months prior to the NX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1100 scores against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX30
NX1100 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX1100
NX30 | NX1100 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | April 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX30
NX1100 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
See the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the NX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NX30.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
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), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 852 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $699 |