Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W
90 Imaging
36 Features
23 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S32 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar but the S32 (1/3") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe S32 was released 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S32 matches up against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung HZ30W
S32 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S32
HZ30W | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung HZ30W
S32 | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S32 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S32 against the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and HZ30W.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S32 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S32 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $280 |