Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX30 was released 6 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX30 matches up vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony RX100 VII
NX30 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX30
RX100 VII | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2014 | More recent by 67 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony RX100 VII
NX30 | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 and the RX100 VII.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and RX100 VII is 75 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and RX100 VII.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The NX30 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older NX30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-03 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $1,298 |