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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB30F
(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
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S32 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and WB30F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was brought out 14 months after the WB30F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S32 grades vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung WB30F

 S32 WB30F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S32

 WB30F S32 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB30F

 S32 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S32 vs the WB30F.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB30F will produce greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S32 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S32
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
34
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
30
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $180