Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon Z 30

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon Z 30

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Nikon Z 30

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 59 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z 30 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
2 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon Z 30

Fujifilm X-E1

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Nikon Z 30

Fujifilm X-E2S

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1250
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Nikon Z 30

Leica CL

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Leica CL

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Samsung Galaxy NX

Canon EOS M50 II

$8000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$591
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

$591
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Samsung Galaxy NX

Nikon Z fc

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

$957
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon Z fc

Nikon Z 30

Nikon Z fc

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$957
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

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