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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L19 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HZ30W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 11 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L19 scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L19 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L19

 HZ30W L19 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ30W

 L19 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 enjoys outer measurements 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 HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 versus the HZ30W.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and HZ30W.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ30W will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
57
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 130g (0.29 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $280