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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 3 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6000 matches up vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung WB30F

 S6000 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S6000

 WB30F S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB30F

 S6000 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 vs the WB30F.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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