Clicky

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Later Model is Nikon L120
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was brought out 5 months earlier than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the L110 matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L110 HZ25W 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L110

 HZ25W L110 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ25W

 L110 HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 features external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L110 and the HZ25W.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and HZ25W is 77 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $350