Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon S9500
- Updated by Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
Photography Glossary Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S9700 was launched 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9700 scores against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung HZ30W
| S9700 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon S9700
| HZ30W | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung HZ30W
| S9700 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S9700 vs the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and HZ30W.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $350 | $280 |