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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was brought out 4 months prior to the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ30W matches up against the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX5

 HZ30W NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX5 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5

 HZ30W NX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W against the NX5.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will provide extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
24
supports face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX5
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung NX5
Alternative name WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-19 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 11.00 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $499