Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S620 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S620 was released 11 months earlier than the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S620 grades vs the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung HZ30W
| S620 | HZ30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S620
| HZ30W | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung HZ30W
| S620 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 and the HZ30W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S620 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called as | - | WB600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $37 | $280 |