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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ30W matches up against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX1100

 HZ30W NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX1100 HZ30W 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX1100

 HZ30W NX1100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got 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) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W against the NX1100.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NX1100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung NX1100
Also Known as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-19 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $600