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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L610 scores against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L610 HZ30W 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L610

 HZ30W L610 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung HZ30W

 L610 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 vs the HZ30W.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger L610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (120 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 120 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $280