Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX70

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.