Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB30F
AW120 | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon AW120
WB30F | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB30F
AW120 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |