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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P510
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P510 HZ30W 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P510

 HZ30W P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ30W

 P510 HZ30W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P510
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (555g)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung HZ30W
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