Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung WB30F
S32 | WB30F | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S32
WB30F | S32 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB30F
S32 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Nikon S32 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |