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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7700 scores against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P7700 HZ30W 
RevealedMay 2013January 2010More recent by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P7700

 HZ30W P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ30W

 P7700 HZ30W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the HZ30W.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and HZ30W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The P7700 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern P7700 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
46
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (392g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
75
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than others in class (392g)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-05-28 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $280