Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX30

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 9 months prior to the QX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX2000 matches up vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 vs the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and QX30.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX2000 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The older NX2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.