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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 7 months earlier than the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ30W matches up versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX100

 HZ30W NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX100 HZ30W 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX100

 HZ30W NX100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the NX100.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NX100.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
great battery pack (420 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX100
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung NX100
Also called as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-19 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $386