Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 20 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S8200 matches up against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 against the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and HZ30W.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S8200 will have an edge in sensor technology.