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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX30 versus Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was revealed 7 months later than the TF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX30 grades vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony TF1

 NX30 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX30

 TF1 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony TF1

 NX30 TF1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 offers physical dimensions 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 against the TF1.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and TF1 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony TF1
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
74
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-01-03 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $266