Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX30 was unveiled 24 months later than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX30 grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX70
NX30 | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Crisper display (+114k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung NX30
WX70 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX70
NX30 | WX70 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 enjoys outside 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 compared to the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX70 is 75 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and WX70.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-BN |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $242 |