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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was introduced 9 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Z30 grades vs the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z30 Galaxy NX 
RevealedJune 2022June 2013More modern by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z30

 Galaxy NX Z30 
Display size4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z30 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z30 versus the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and Galaxy NX is 79 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z30 to give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Z30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (405 grams)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
76
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z30
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (405 grams)
68
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z30
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (405 grams)
34
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z30Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z30 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-06-29 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 4.8"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $650 $1,300