Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX2000

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was announced 4 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ30W grades against the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W versus the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.