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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was launched 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 scores versus the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung HZ10W

          

          

            
 S100 HZ10W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 28 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S100

          

          

            
 HZ10W S100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ10W

          

          

            
 S100 HZ10W 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the HZ10W.
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
31
 has manual focus
 has face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
65
 supports touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery life (150 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
45
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (150 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
35
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (249g)
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 820 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life 150 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $240 $300