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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was released 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy NX HZ30W 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HZ30W Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy NX HZ30W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the HZ30W.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HZ30W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-20 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $280