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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75 Imaging
62 Features
85 Overall
71

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was launched 7 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z9 scores vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Samsung NX30

					

					

						
 Z9 NX30 
IntroducedOctober 2021January 2014Fresher by 96 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1036kSharper display (+1053k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z9

					

					

						
 NX30 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX30

					

					

						
 Z9 NX30 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 offers outer dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z9 vs the NX30.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and NX30 is 51 and 75 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and NX30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z9 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Z9 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

						Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
88
 focusing manually
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average (1,340g)
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography information
Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery (740 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
72
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
65
 great battery (740 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 heavier than average (1,340 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
 has focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
87
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery (740 shots)
 has double storage slots
71
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 does have mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than average (1,340g)
75
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 no image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX30
 Nikon Z9Samsung NX30
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z9 Samsung NX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 493 247
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 29 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,089k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) 375 grams (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 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 740 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $5,500 $699