Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9500 grades vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S9500 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and HZ30W.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S9500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.