Nikon P100 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P100 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe P100 was brought out 6 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P100 scores vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Samsung HZ30W
| P100 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P100
| HZ30W | P100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Samsung HZ30W
| P100 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P100 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P100 against the HZ30W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and HZ30W is 68 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and HZ30W.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon P100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P100 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 481g (1.06 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL5 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $400 | $280 |
