Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX30
Z5 | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2014 | More modern by 80 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z5
NX30 | Z5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX30
Z5 | NX30 | |||
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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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |