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Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
Sony FX30
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony FX30

 NX30 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX30

 FX30 NX30 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2014Newer by 106 months
Display resolution2360k1036kSharper display (+1324k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony FX30

 NX30 FX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and FX30 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony FX30
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
74
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
74
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX30 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony FX30
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (646 grams)
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX30Sony FX30
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
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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