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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1000pj was announced 5 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1000pj matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung HZ30W

 S1000pj HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S1000pj

 HZ30W S1000pj 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ30W

 S1000pj HZ30W 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the HZ30W.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $289 $280