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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was released 4 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX30 matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony HX1

 NX30 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2009More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung NX30

 HX1 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX1

 NX30 HX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 versus the HX1.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and HX1 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony HX1
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
74
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony HX1
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-03 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $47,999