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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 12 months prior to the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P80 grades versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P80 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P80

 HZ30W P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ30W

 P80 HZ30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 versus the HZ30W.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ30W is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P80Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 ID EN-EL5 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $280