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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Nikon P610
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was announced 4 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P600 matches up versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P600 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P600

 HZ30W P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Samsung HZ30W

 P600 HZ30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P600 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P600 vs the HZ30W.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent P600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (565 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P600
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (565g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P600Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $750 $280