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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed about the same time to the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the L110 grades vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L110 HZ30W 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L110

 HZ30W L110 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ30W

 L110 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 against the HZ30W.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and HZ30W is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $280