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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW130 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 5 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW130 grades against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung HZ10W

 AW130 HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2009Newer by 70 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon AW130

 HZ10W AW130 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung HZ10W

 AW130 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and HZ10W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher AW130 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
manual focus
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
50
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $398 $300