Clicky

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Samsung NX210
(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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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 month

The 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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX210

 HZ30W NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX210 HZ30W 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX210

 HZ30W NX210 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX210
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX210
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