Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was launched 4 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ30W scores against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W features outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W and the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NX300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.