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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 16 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5100 matches up against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S5100 HZ10W 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S5100

 HZ10W S5100 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung HZ10W

 S5100 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and HZ10W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5100 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S5100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 132 gr (0.29 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $300