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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 2 months prior to the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L110 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung HZ50W

 L110 HZ50W 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon L110

 HZ50W L110 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ50W

 L110 HZ50W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 vs the HZ50W.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and HZ50W is 77 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $250