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Attribute
Samsung NX30 ×
Nikon Z50 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX30Nikon Z50
BrandSamsungNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberNX30Z50
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127127
Width (mm)4260
Height (mm)9694
Weight (g)654533
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.9
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.523.5
Sensor height (mm)15.715.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.294.22
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score76-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.5-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,014-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1856 x 1856(3.4 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1560(4.3 mp 16:9)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 3712(13.8 mp 1:1)
  • 4176 x 2344(9.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5568 x 3128(17.4 mp 16:9)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.911
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXNikon Z
LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NXNikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063.1
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2820
Filter thread (mm)5846
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSamsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eqEVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.640.68
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.961.02
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • 000k)
  • 500k-10
  • auto (2 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature (2
  • preset manual; fine tuning available.
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light TraceCustom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • auto fp high-speed sync supported
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)117
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)GN=7m/22ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
  • wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack (plug-in power supported)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)21-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.911
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.911
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.811
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-280
Battery life, video (minutes)-75
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1410Proprietary EN-EL25
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back-



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