Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was revealed 17 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX30 grades against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has got outer 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) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX30 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and RX100 IV is 75 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The NX30 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged NX30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.