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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX300M

 HZ30W NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX300M HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300M

 HZ30W NX300M 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
33
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung NX300M
Also called WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-19 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $699