Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W compared to the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.