Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung HZ30W
L110 | HZ30W | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L110
HZ30W | L110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ30W
L110 | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |