Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung HZ30W
P80 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P80
HZ30W | P80 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ30W
P80 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ30W is 75 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |