Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ30W

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S6200 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 20 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6200 grades versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6200 compared to the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and HZ30W.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S6200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.