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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 8 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P1000 grades vs the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P1000 HZ30W 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2010Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P1000

 HZ30W P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ30W

 P1000 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and 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 dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P1000 compared to the HZ30W.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HZ30W is 49 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P1000 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent P1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
low battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 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 life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $280