Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung HZ10W
L19 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L19
HZ10W | L19 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ10W
L19 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |