Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony a5000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was launched within a month of the a5000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX30 scores vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 provides 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) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX30 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 versus the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and a5000 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and a5000.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.