Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022
Samsung NX10
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(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NX10 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z30 matches up versus the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX10
| Z30 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2022 |  | April 2010 | More recent by 149 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z30
| NX10 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX10
| Z30 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z30 vs the NX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and NX10 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NX10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon Z30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Z30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
focusing manually
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Nikon Z30 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405g)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports photography with Nikon Z30
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
better than average battery (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon Z30
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405g)
has face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-06-29 | 2010-04-07 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 35 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $650 | $626 |