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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(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
(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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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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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The Z30 was launched 12 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX10

 Z30 NX10 
LaunchedJune 2022April 2010More recent by 149 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper 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 dimensions3.00"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.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and NX10 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
82
focusing manually
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
75
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)
60
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z30
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
76
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
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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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
78
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
63
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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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
80
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
68
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 Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z30
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
74
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)
24
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z30Samsung 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