Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX30 was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX30 scores versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX30
NX30 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Clearer display (+114k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX30
WX30 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX30
NX30 | WX30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 vs the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and WX30.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger NX30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-03 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMeIV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $699 | $259 |