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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was brought out 6 years before the NX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W scores against the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX500

 HZ30W NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung HZ30W

 NX500 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX500

 HZ30W NX500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers exterior 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W and the NX500.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
focusing manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Samsung NX500 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Samsung NX500 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count high (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX500
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung NX500
Alternate name WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-19 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $800