Nikon S6300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 2 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6300 scores versus the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S6300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.