Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was introduced very close to the A7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX30 scores against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX30 compared to the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A7 is 75 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX30 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.