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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony HX80

 NX30 HX80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k921kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung NX30

 HX80 NX30 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX80

 NX30 HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
39
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sony HX80
74
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
76
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony HX80
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony HX80
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-03 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 390 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $368