Samsung HZ10W vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Samsung HZ10W Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW120 Review.

Detailed specifications
Samsung HZ10W
Nikon Coolpix AW120

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	HZ10W	AW120
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$299.99	$349.95
Street Price:	$140.05	$219.00
Date Available:	2009-01-15	2014-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.7 oz (219 g)	7.5 oz (213 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.1 x 2.4 x 1.4 in. (105 x 61 x 37 mm)	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.0 in. (110 x 66 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.0	16.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.68 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	6.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30/15) 640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 (H.264)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Schneider Zoom	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 12 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 240mm	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.2 - 42mm	4.3 - 21.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 (W) - f/5.8 (T)	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele); Electronically-controlled small aperture (-1 AV), ND filter (-2 AV) selection
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection	Contrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / OLED
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		1600
Minimum ISO (native):		125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)	Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (Custom)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 16 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	13 Scene modes	Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Panorama assist, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Self Timer:	2/10/2+10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	TBD	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.2 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 17 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft.)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:		No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 (H.264)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	329.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):		Built-in GPS, Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		6.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		5
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary SLB-10A	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection. Available in black or silver.	Waterproof (up to 59 feet, 18m), shockproof (up to 6.6 feet, 2m) and freezeproof (down to 14F, -10C); Built-in GPS with maps, built-in Wi-Fi, Full HD 1080i movies. Available in Orange, Blue, Black or Camouflage.