Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6100 was introduced 13 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6100 grades versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung HZ30W
S6100 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S6100
HZ30W | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung HZ30W
S6100 | HZ30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6100 against the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and HZ30W.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $195 | $280 |