Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ25W
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
26
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S30 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S30 (1/3") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S30 scores versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S30 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S30
| HZ25W | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung HZ25W
| S30 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S30 compared to the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung HZ25W will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-06 |
| 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 area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Highest 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 grams (0.47 lbs) | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $119 | $350 |