Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ15W
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90 Imaging
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L19 was manufactured within a month of the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L19 scores against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung HZ15W
| L19 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon L19
| HZ15W | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ15W
| L19 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L19 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 versus the HZ15W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ15W will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $330 |