Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Released August 2009
(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
- Also Known as WB500

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S1000pj was revealed 3 months later than the HZ10W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1000pj matches up vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung HZ10W
S1000pj | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S1000pj
HZ10W | S1000pj | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ10W
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and HZ10W.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $289 | $300 |