Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was announced 3 years before the NX300M which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ30W matches up versus the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features physical 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) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.