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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(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 January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S6000 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S6000

 HZ30W S6000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung HZ30W

 S6000 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $280