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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony WX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was brought out 3 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX30 matches up vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX10

 NX30 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung NX30

 WX10 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX10

 NX30 WX10 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX30 versus the WX10.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WX10 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and WX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony WX10
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony WX10
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
74
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony WX10
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-03 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $200