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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon P80
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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P90 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was announced 11 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P90 grades versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P90 HZ30W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P90

 HZ30W P90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ30W

 P90 HZ30W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P90 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P90 versus the HZ30W.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and HZ30W is 70 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P90
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
55
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P90
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P90Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 gr (0.88 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL5 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $280