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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z30 was brought out 7 years after the NX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z30 scores against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX1

 Z30 NX1 
RevealedJune 2022September 2014Newer by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z30

 NX1 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX1

 Z30 NX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z30 vs the NX1.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and NX1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to give you extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Z30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (405g)
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
76
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (405g)
74
lighter than others (550g)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count fantastic (28MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (405g)
34
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than others (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z30Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z30 Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 330 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $650 $1,500