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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was announced 3 months later than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5100 grades versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S5100 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S5100

 HZ35W S5100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung HZ35W

 S5100 HZ35W 
AnnouncedAugust 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5100 and the HZ35W.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
lighter than average (132 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 132 grams (0.29 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300