Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 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
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung NX500
HZ30W | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung HZ30W
NX500 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX500
HZ30W | NX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |