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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S3300 scores versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S3300 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S3300

 HZ10W S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung HZ10W

 S3300 HZ10W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 vs the HZ10W.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and HZ10W.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S3300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
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