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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Revealed July 2023
  • Older Model is Sony A6600
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the NX30 matches up against the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A6700

 NX30 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX30

 A6700 NX30 
RevealedJuly 2023January 2014Fresher by 115 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A6700

 NX30 A6700 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 versus the A6700.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A6700 is 75 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A6700.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
84
manual focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Sony A6700 Street photography info
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
Sony A6700 Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
87
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (570 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
74
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
84
better than average battery power (570 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
high resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6700 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6700 Vlogging highlights
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A6700
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha a6700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-03 2023-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 570 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $1,399