Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released September 2022
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX30 was unveiled 9 years before the FX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX30 scores vs the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony FX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony FX30
NX30 | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX30
FX30 | NX30 | |||
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Released | September 2022 | January 2014 | Newer by 106 months | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 1036k | Sharper display (+1324k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony FX30
NX30 | FX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3.00" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX30 compared to the FX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and FX30 is 75 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and FX30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony FX30 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-03 | 2022-09-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
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 shots | 570 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $699 | $1,800 |