Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was brought out 21 months after the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX30 matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX30 against the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and HX200V is 75 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.