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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(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
  • Revealed June 2022
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX5

 Z30 NX5 
LaunchedJune 2022June 2010Newer by 148 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon Z30

 NX5 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX5

 Z30 NX5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"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).

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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.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z30
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
76
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
78
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
24
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX5
 Nikon Z30Samsung NX5
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