Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30
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63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony TX30
NX30 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX30
TX30 | NX30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX30
NX30 | TX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2013 | Similar 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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and TX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |