Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ30W

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.