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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was announced 5 years after the A900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX30 matches up versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A900

 NX30 A900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2008More modern by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k922kClearer screen (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX30

 A900 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A900

 NX30 A900 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX30 and the A900.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A900 is 75 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A900.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony A900
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony A900
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Sony A900 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony A900 Travel photography features
74
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
weather proofing
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
Sony A900 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A900
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-03 2008-10-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light score 1014 1431
Other
Battery life 360 shots 880 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $699 $2,736