Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") have different sensor size.

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The NX30 was released 17 months prior to the RX10 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX30 grades against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 compared to the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and RX10 II is 75 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The NX30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.