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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar but the L19 (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The L19 was manufactured 3 months prior to the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L19 scores against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L19 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L19

 HZ10W L19 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ10W

 L19 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung HZ10W will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L19
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300