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Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P610 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was released 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P610 matches up vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P610 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P610

 HZ30W P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung HZ30W

 P610 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 vs the HZ30W.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and HZ30W.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P610 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P610 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (565 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than average (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (565g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 Overall 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 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $430 $280