Samsung NX30 vs Sony S930

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was introduced 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX30 matches up versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has external measurements 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and S930 is 75 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and S930.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.