Samsung NX30 vs Samsung GX-10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX30 and the Samsung GX-10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Samsung NX30 was introduced in January 2014 and Samsung GX-10 was introduced in September 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX30 over Samsung GX-10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-10 over Samsung NX30.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Samsung NX30 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,036k dot resolution and Samsung GX-10 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 210k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Samsung NX30 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Samsung NX30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Samsung NX30 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution and Samsung GX-10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Samsung NX30 has 100% coverage with 0.96x (0.64x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-10 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Samsung NX30 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Samsung GX-10 features a 10.75 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Samsung NX30 is equipped with DRIMeIV processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 2640 x 2640, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung GX-10 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Samsung NX30 has Samsung NX lens mount and Samsung GX-10 has Pentax K_AF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

In-Body Image Stabilization on Samsung GX-10

Samsung GX-10 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX30

Samsung NX30 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX30 comes with BP1410 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

External Storage Slots

Samsung NX30 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung GX-10 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

Shutter

Samsung GX-10 has Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Samsung NX30, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-10. Samsung NX30 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps. Samsung GX-10 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Samsung GX-10.

Samsung NX30 body has dimensions of 127 x 96 x 58 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.28") and Samsung GX-10 body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76"). Samsung NX30 weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) and Samsung GX-10 weighs 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz).

Samsung NX30

Samsung GX-10

127 mm

96 mm

142 mm

101 mm

96 mm

101 mm

58 mm

70 mm