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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 9 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the B600 scores versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung HZ30W

 B600 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2010More modern by 110 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon B600

 HZ30W B600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ30W

 B600 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the B600 against the HZ30W.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent B600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (280 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (280 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung HZ30W
Other name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life 280 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $297 $280