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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S8100 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was announced 3 months after the HZ35W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8100 grades against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S8100 HZ35W 
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S8100

 HZ35W S8100 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung HZ35W

 S8100 HZ35W 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8100 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
manual focus
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $300