Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.