Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung HZ30W
B600 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 110 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon B600
HZ30W | B600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ30W
B600 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |