Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6400

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX30 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A6400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX30 grades vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 against the A6400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A6400 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A6400.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6400 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.