Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.