Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe NX30 was announced very close to the A7R and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX30 grades vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A7R
NX30 | A7R | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX30
A7R | NX30 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Clearer display (+194k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R
NX30 | A7R | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 features exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the A7R.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A7R is 75 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and A7R.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R will provide you with extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-03 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMeIV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) | 465 grams (1.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 340 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $699 | $1,898 |