Samsung NX30 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W730, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was launched 12 months after the W730 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX30 matches up versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX30 versus the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and W730 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and W730.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX30 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.