Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 2 years after the A77 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX30 grades against the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 compared to the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A77 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A77.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.