Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX30 versus Sony HX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was released 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX30 grades versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX30 and the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and HX80 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and HX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NX30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.