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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was unveiled 6 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX30 scores vs the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony TX30

 NX30 TX30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX30

 TX30 NX30 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k1036kSharper screen (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX30

 NX30 TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the TX30.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and TX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and TX30.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
74
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-03 2013-07-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $699 $230