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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX30 and Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was unveiled 6 years before the A9 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX30 scores vs the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A9 II

 NX30 A9 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung NX30

 A9 II NX30 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2014Fresher by 69 months
Screen resolution1440k1036kClearer screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A9 II

 NX30 A9 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 offers external 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 A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 compared to the A9 II.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A9 II is 75 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 II Sports photography advice
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
74
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
great battery power (690 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-03 2019-10-03
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 690 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $699 $4,498