Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX5

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was launched 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX30 matches up against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX30 against the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and HX5 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and HX5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NX30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.