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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX30 grades vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A7R IV

 NX30 A7R IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX30

 A7R IV NX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2014More modern by 67 months
Screen resolution1440k1036kCrisper screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R IV

 NX30 A7R IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 and the A7R IV.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A7R IV is 75 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver greater detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (670 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
74
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
74
great battery (670 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-03 2019-07-16
Body design 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 567
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 99
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.8
DXO Low light rating 1014 3344
Other
Battery life 360 shots 670 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $699 $3,498