Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Photography Glossary Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX30 was revealed 2 years later than the A35 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX30 scores versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A35
| NX30 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX30
| A35 | NX30 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A35
| NX30 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 features external 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) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 vs the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A35 is 75 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and A35.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMeIV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 415g (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 77 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 1014 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1410 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $699 | $598 |