Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 16 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L19 matches up versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L19 vs the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind in sensor tech.