Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was manufactured 6 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX210 scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and HX30V.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.