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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A7S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The NX30 was manufactured 3 months prior to the A7S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX30 matches up against the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A7S

 NX30 A7S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX30

 A7S NX30 
Display resolution1230k1036kClearer display (+194k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A7S

 NX30 A7S 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 compared to the A7S.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A7S is 75 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and A7S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
Sony A7S Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery power (360 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
74
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
weather proof
bad battery power (360 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony A7S
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
34
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A7S
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-03 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
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 score 77 87
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.2
DXO Low light score 1014 3702
Other
Battery life 360 shots 360 shots
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
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $1,998