Clicky

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Updated by Sony A99 II
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung NX30 and Sony A99, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very close but the NX30 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The NX30 was released 13 months later than the A99 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX30 scores vs the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A99

 NX30 A99 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2012Fresher by 13 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX30

 A99 NX30 
Display resolution1229k1036kSharper display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A99

 NX30 A99 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 and Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX30 versus the A99.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and A99 is 75 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony A99
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (500 per charge)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
74
includes touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
60
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A99
 Samsung NX30Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony SLT-A99
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-03 2012-12-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 89
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 14.0
DXO Low light score 1014 1555
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $699 $1,998