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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 5 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S8000 matches up versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S8000 HZ30W 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S8000

 HZ30W S8000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung HZ30W

 S8000 HZ30W 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the HZ30W.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $280