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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively close but the Z30 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was released 8 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z30 grades versus the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX mini

 Z30 NX mini 
IntroducedJune 2022March 2014More recent by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon Z30

 NX mini Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX mini

 Z30 NX mini 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z30 versus the NX mini.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NX mini.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (405 grams)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
76
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
good battery life (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z30
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
78
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (405g)
75
good battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
37
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX mini
 Nikon Z30Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z30 Samsung NX mini
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2014-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 21
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 35 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 650 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $650 $530