Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was released 10 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and HZ30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.