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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled very close to the WB30F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9500 grades vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung WB30F

 S9500 WB30F 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S9500

 WB30F S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB30F

 S9500 WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 compared to the WB30F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
31
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $180