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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3500 scores versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S3500 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2009Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S3500

 HZ10W S3500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung HZ10W

 S3500 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 against the HZ10W.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S3500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (129g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $85 $300