Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony QX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX30 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was introduced 8 months before the QX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX30 grades versus the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 vs the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and QX30 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and QX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX30 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged NX30 will be behind in sensor tech.