Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 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
- Released January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony TF1
NX30 | TF1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX30
TF1 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony TF1
NX30 | TF1 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |