Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WB30F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S30 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S30 grades against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung WB30F
| S30 | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S30
| WB30F | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung WB30F
| S30 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S30 and the WB30F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and WB30F.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB30F will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 240 images | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $119 | $180 |