Samsung NX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      BrandSamsungSony
      ModelNX30Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX20
      MSRP$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels22 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ProcessorDRIMeIVBionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions5472 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalNormal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3-shot
      Focus Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points247
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyAMOLEDDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in Flash
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      DxO Low Light ISO1014
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score77
      Video Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 58 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.28")68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 6.3 x 4.1"4.6 x 4.6 x 4"
      Package Weight2.5 lb0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Battery PackBP1410NP-BN,
      Battery Life360 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Samsung NX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secsYes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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