Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out around the same time to the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6000 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 and the HZ30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.