Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 22 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX2000 scores versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and HX30V.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX2000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.