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Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon L100 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 16 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L100 scores vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L100 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L100

 HZ35W L100 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung HZ35W

 L100 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 against the HZ35W.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and HZ35W is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300