Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Sony A77 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX30 was announced 4 months earlier than the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX30 matches up vs the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Samsung NX30 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX30 and the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A77 II is 75 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and A77 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.