Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung HZ30W
P1000 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 104 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P1000
HZ30W | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ30W
P1000 | HZ30W | |||
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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).
Compare the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |