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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony A68
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A65, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX30 grades against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A65

 NX30 A65 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2011Newer by 26 months
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX30

 A65 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A65

 NX30 A65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 and the A65.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A65 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
78
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony A65
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
82
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
74
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
68
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A65
 Samsung NX30Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony SLT-A65
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-03 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1014 717
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 560 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $700