Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2022
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Z30 was introduced 10 years after the NX210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z30 matches up versus the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX210
| Z30 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2022 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 121 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon Z30
| NX210 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX210
| Z30 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z30 versus the NX210.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NX210 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and NX210.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX210 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2022-06-29 | 2012-08-14 |
| 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 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 35 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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) |
| Maximum 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $650 | $625 |