Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX30

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung Galaxy NX Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung Galaxy NX in the real world.
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Compare Samsung Galaxy NX image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung Galaxy NX conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX30 Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung NX30 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the NX30.
Compare Samsung NX30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX30 conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Samsung NX30

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Samsung NX30 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Less expensive
$1000 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX30 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,014 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung Galaxy NX Review

Very good image quality at low to moderately high ISOs; Blazing fast single-shot autofocus; Fast 9fps burst with RAW and JPEG files; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Good build quality; Tilting EVF; Articulating touchscreen monitor; Bundled with Adobe Lightroom 5 software; Excellent value.
Dynamic range not as good as the best APS-C models; Slow buffer clearing even with fast UHS-I cards; Buffer depth with RAW files is underwhelming; Native lens selection is still fairly limited.
Read our Samsung NX30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E1

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX300

$1199
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Samsung NX30

Samsung NX300

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-T1

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1199
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2S

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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