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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 9 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1000 matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A1000 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2010More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon A1000

 HZ30W A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung HZ30W

 A1000 HZ30W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1000 against the HZ30W.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and HZ30W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
72
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $477 $280