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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9100 matches up against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S9100 HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S9100

 HZ10W S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung HZ10W

 S9100 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9100 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S9100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $300