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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was introduced 17 months earlier than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L19 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L19 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L19

 HZ25W L19 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ25W

 L19 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L19 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ25W will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
57
lighter than competitors (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-07-06
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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350