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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(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
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
  • Also Known as WB500
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung HZ10W

 S1000pj HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S1000pj

 HZ10W S1000pj 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ10W

 S1000pj HZ10W 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung HZ10W
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
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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