Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon B700 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 6 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the B700 matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the B700 and the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern B700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.