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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 scores versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX30

 Z50 NX30 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2014Fresher by 71 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z50

 NX30 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX30

 Z50 NX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has got external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the NX30.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NX30 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NX30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
80
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
72
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397g)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
75
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
74
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX30
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z50 Samsung NX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-10 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 247
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $857 $699