Samsung NX30 vs Sony H50

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX30 and Sony H50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was announced 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX30 matches up versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 enjoys exterior measurements 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 H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 against the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and H50 is 75 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.