Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX100V

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was launched 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX30 grades versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and HX100V is 75 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger NX30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.