Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W
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![Nikon Coolpix AW100 front Nikon Coolpix AW100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100/Nikon-AW100-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ10W front Samsung HZ10W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ10W/Samsung-HZ10W-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Released August 2011
- New Model is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The AW100 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW100 matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung HZ10W
AW100 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon AW100
HZ10W | AW100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ10W
AW100 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AW100 against the HZ10W.
![Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and HZ10W.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger AW100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |