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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5300 grades vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S5300 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S5300

 HZ10W S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung HZ10W

 S5300 HZ10W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 vs the HZ10W.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and HZ10W.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S5300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $300