Samsung NX30 vs Sony A57

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A57, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A57 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was released 16 months after the A57 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX30 matches up vs the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 comes with outer measurements 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 A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 versus the A57.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A57 is 75 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and A57.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.