Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed June 2022
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z30 was manufactured 12 years after the NX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z30 scores vs the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX5
Z30 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | June 2010 | Newer by 148 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon Z30
NX5 | Z30 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX5
Z30 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 offers outer dimensions 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Nikon Z30 versus Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z30 vs the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and NX5.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Z30 | Samsung NX5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-06-29 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 35 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 sync | - | 1/180s |
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 | 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 | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 499 gr (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 Overall 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 photos | 400 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $650 | $499 |