Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung HZ30W
P900 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P900
HZ30W | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ30W
P900 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |