Reasons to choose X Vario
Released in 2013, X Vario has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 628 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica X Vario
vs Samsung NX30
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
X Vario369 mm²
NX30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The X Vario has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X VarioMetricNX30
16.2 MPEffective pixels20.3 MP
23.6 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
4.78 µmPixel pitch4.26 µm
22.87 µm²Pixel area18.17 µm²
4.37 MP/cm²Pixel density5.5 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
628 gWeight375 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Leica BP-DC8BatteryBP1410 (1410mAh)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X Vario has the larger sensor area. The NX30 has the lighter body. The NX30 has the higher effective resolution. The NX30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NX30
Released in 2014, NX30 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 375 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.