Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W
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35 Features
21 Overall
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90 Imaging
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27 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung HZ10W
S5100 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S5100
HZ10W | S5100 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung HZ10W
S5100 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |