Samsung NX30 vs Sony G3

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX30 vs Sony G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was revealed 5 years after the G3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX30 matches up against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 features 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung NX30 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 and the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and G3 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.