Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
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Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 II matches up vs the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX30
| Z7 II | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2020 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 83 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1036k | Clearer screen (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z7 II
| NX30 | Z7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX30
| Z7 II | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the NX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and NX30.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Nikon Z7 Mark II | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Samsung NX30 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-10-14 | 2014-01-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 493 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 15 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 375g (0.83 lb) |
| Physical 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 score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Launch cost | $2,997 | $699 |