Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ30W

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.