Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.