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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was introduced 11 months later than the TX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX3000 grades against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony TX30

 NX3000 TX30 
RevealedMay 2014July 2013More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX3000

 TX30 NX3000 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX30

 NX3000 TX30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the TX30.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and TX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
38
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (230g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
environment proof
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2013-07-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $897 $230