Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX30 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was released 18 months later than the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX30 grades vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 vs the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and HX20V is 75 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.