Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Introduced January 2020
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P950 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P950 was launched 10 years after the HZ30W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P950 grades against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung HZ30W
| P950 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2020 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 122 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon P950
| HZ30W | P950 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung HZ30W
| P950 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 provides physical dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 vs the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and HZ30W is 52 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and HZ30W.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P950 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher P950 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2020-01-07 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1005g (2.22 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 290 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $797 | $280 |