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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon S32
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S32 HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S32

 HZ30W S32 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung HZ30W

 S32 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW files
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
58
environment sealing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung HZ30W
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