Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Nikon S30
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung HZ10W
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
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Lets look closer at the Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close but the S30 (1/3") and HZ10W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe S30 was brought out 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S30 scores vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung HZ10W
| S30 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S30
| HZ10W | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung HZ10W
| S30 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S30 and the HZ10W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and HZ10W.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S30 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent S30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S30 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon S30 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also called | - | WB500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 240 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $119 | $300 |
