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Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 versus Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was revealed 8 years before the FX30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX500 grades versus the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony FX30

 NX500 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX500

 FX30 NX500 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2015More modern by 93 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1036kClearer display (+1324k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony FX30

 NX500 FX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 compared to the FX30.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and FX30 is 87 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and FX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX30 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with Sony FX30
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than others (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery (570 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (570 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
Sony FX30 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
heavier than others (646g)
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX500Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 570 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $800 $1,800