Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.