Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ30W was revealed 3 years prior to the NX210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ30W matches up against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX210
HZ30W | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung HZ30W
NX210 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX210
HZ30W | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W against the NX210.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and NX210.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung NX210 |
Also called | WB600 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-19 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $625 |