Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Refreshed by Sony A9 II
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX30 was unveiled 4 years before the A9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX30 matches up vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A9
NX30 | A9 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX30
A9 | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2014 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1036k | Sharper display (+404k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A9
NX30 | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. 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) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX30 versus the A9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A9 is 75 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A9.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-03 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 673 gr (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 650 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Cost at launch | $699 | $4,498 |