Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7c

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was announced 7 years before the A7c and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX30 scores versus the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX30 against the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A7c is 75 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A7c.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older NX30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.