Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX30

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.