Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7R
- Replacement is Sony A7R III
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX30 was released 17 months earlier than the A7R II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX30 matches up vs the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A7R II
NX30 | A7R II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung NX30
A7R II | NX30 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R II
NX30 | A7R II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the A7R II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A7R II is 75 and 68 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and A7R II.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-01-03 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMeIV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 20MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7974 x 5316 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $699 | $2,913 |