Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX30V
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was launched 2 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 matches up vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony HX30V
| NX20 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung NX20
| HX30V | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX30V
| NX20 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 features outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 vs the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX20 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-04-20 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 614k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,100 | $420 |