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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 AW100 HZ10W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
55
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
29
rather wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung HZ10W
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