Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P500
- Later Model is Nikon P520
(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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P510 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P510 scores versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung HZ30W
P510 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P510
HZ30W | P510 |
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Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ30W
P510 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 has outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 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).
Check the Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P510 and the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and HZ30W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and HZ30W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger P510 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-05 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $280 |