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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S4300 scores versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S4300 HZ10W 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S4300

 HZ10W S4300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ10W

 S4300 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S4300 against the HZ10W.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S4300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 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 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 180 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $300