Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was revealed at a similar time to the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX200 grades vs the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 vs the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and HX30V.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.