Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6100

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 6 years before the A6100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX30 matches up against the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX30 and the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A6100 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A6100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older NX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.