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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A77 II

 NX30 A77 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX30

 A77 II NX30 
Display resolution1229k1036kSharper display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A77 II

 NX30 A77 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
Sony A77 II Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony A77 II
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
74
includes focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 II Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX30Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-03 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.4
DXO Low light score 1014 1013
Other
Battery life 360 images 480 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $1,198