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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX30

 NX30 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX30

 WX30 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX30

 NX30 WX30 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony WX30
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
74
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony WX30
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony WX30
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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