Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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45 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony QX30
| NX30 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+1036k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung NX30
| QX30 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony QX30
| NX30 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2014-01-03 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | - |
| Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 200 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $699 | $348 |