Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX200
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed June 2022
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Later Model is Samsung NX210
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Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z30 was revealed 10 years after the NX200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z30 scores against the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX200
| Z30 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2022 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 126 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z30
| NX200 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX200
| Z30 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 features outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z30 vs the NX200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and NX200.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z30 to give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z30 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX200 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-06-29 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 35 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $650 | $818 |