Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4300 was announced 20 months later than the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4300 scores versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung HZ35W
| S4300 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S4300
| HZ35W | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ35W
| S4300 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 has exterior measurements 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 HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S4300 versus the HZ35W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and HZ35W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S4300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB650 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2010-06-16 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | 180 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $119 | $300 |