Samsung NX30 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX30 versus Sony a5100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX30 was introduced 7 months prior to the a5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX30 grades versus the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX30 versus the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and a5100 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and a5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony a5100 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX30 will be behind in sensor innovation.