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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 9 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L110 scores against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L110 HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L110

 HZ10W L110 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ10W

 L110 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L110 compared to the HZ10W.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and HZ10W is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L110 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger L110 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $300