Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX30V

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX5 was manufactured 21 months before the HX30V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX5 matches up versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and HX30V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and HX30V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will deliver more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.