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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was released 5 years after the HZ30W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P900 grades versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung HZ30W

 P900 HZ30W 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P900

 HZ30W P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ30W

 P900 HZ30W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 compared to the HZ30W.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and HZ30W is 52 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P900 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer P900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
45
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (899g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
59
great battery life (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (360 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
53
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (899 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-03-02 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899g (1.98 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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 $600 $280