Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX Mini

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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX Mini

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX30 conclusion.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.5 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Samsung NX30 advantages over Samsung NX Mini

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 73 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.35 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
21 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.8 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
12 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Samsung NX Mini advantages over Samsung NX30

Less expensive
$549 vs $1000 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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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

530 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
22 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
269g vs 654g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

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Review Excerpt

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX Mini

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX Mini

Fujifilm X-T1

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
NFC

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Fujifilm X-T1

Compared to Nikon J4

Samsung NX30

Nikon J4

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$350
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Nikon J4

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J4

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J4

Compared to Nikon J5

Samsung NX30

Nikon J5

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J5

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX Mini

Fujifilm X-T10

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
NFC

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Fujifilm X-T10

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