Nikon S30 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S30 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close but the S30 (1/3") and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was released 20 months later than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S30 matches up against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S30 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S30 versus the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ35W will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.