Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX30

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was revealed 20 months prior to the NX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX20 scores vs the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 compared to the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and NX30 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and NX30.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.