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Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S620 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 3 months earlier than the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S620 grades against the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S620 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S620

 HZ10W S620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung HZ10W

 S620 HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and HZ10W.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S620 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 120 grams (0.26 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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