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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S100 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 15 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S100 scores against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S100 HZ35W 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k614kSharper display (+206k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S100

 HZ35W S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ35W

 S100 HZ35W 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S100 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 versus the HZ35W.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
manual focus
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
65
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 820k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $300