Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Refreshed by Sony a5100
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony a5000
NX30 | a5000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper display (+575k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX30
a5000 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony a5000
NX30 | a5000 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMeIV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 420 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $448 |