Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was announced 7 months after the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S5100 scores against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 against the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S5100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.