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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the Z5 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 6 years after the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX30

 Z5 NX30 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2014More modern by 80 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z5

 NX30 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX30

 Z5 NX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the NX30.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (470 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (675g)
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX30
 Nikon Z5Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z5 Samsung NX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 247
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 @ 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 470 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BP1410
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,399 $699