Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung HZ30W
A1000 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2010 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon A1000
HZ30W | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung HZ30W
A1000 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and HZ30W is 86 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |