Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V
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![Samsung NX2000 front Samsung NX2000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX2000_1.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V/Sony-HX30V-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Launched February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Overview
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.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony HX30V
NX2000 | HX30V | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung NX2000
HX30V | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX30V
NX2000 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V size comparison Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX2000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX2000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX2000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX2000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $420 |