Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony RX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was released 2 months before the RX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX30 grades versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX30 versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX30 vs the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and RX10 is 75 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and RX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The NX30 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.