Nikon S30 vs Samsung WB35F

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S30 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WB35F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S30 was brought out 23 months prior to the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S30 matches up vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S30 and the WB35F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and WB35F.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB35F will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.