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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB30F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 14 months after the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AW120 scores against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB30F

 AW120 WB30F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon AW120

 WB30F AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB30F

 AW120 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AW120 against the WB30F.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WB30F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AW120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $180