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Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P310 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P310 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung HZ35W

 P310 HZ35W 
RevealedJune 2012June 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon P310

 HZ35W P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung HZ35W

 P310 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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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Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P310 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher P310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-22 2010-06-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $300