Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX300M
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Launched June 2022
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z30 was revealed 9 years after the NX300M which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z30 grades versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX300M
| Z30 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 116 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Sharper screen (+272k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon Z30
| NX300M | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX300M
| Z30 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z30 versus the NX300M.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NX300M is 79 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and NX300M.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z30 to produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z30 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX300M |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2022-06-29 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 35 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (0.89 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $650 | $699 |