Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX5
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung HZ30W
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Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX5
HZ30W | NX5 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |