Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 7 years after the HZ30W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W300 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 vs the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon W300 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern W300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.