Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX210

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.