Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX30 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.