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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was revealed 8 years after the NX2000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z30 scores versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX2000

 Z30 NX2000 
LaunchedJune 2022November 2013More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z30

 NX2000 Z30 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX2000

 Z30 NX2000 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z30 versus the NX2000.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NX2000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NX2000.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon Z30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
76
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z30
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
35
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon Z30Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z30 Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-06-29 2013-11-30
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 21
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $650 $599