Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was launched 7 years after the NX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z30 matches up vs the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 enjoys outside 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 NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z30 versus the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and NX500.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.