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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB35F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 5 years before the WB35F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L19 scores against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung WB35F

 L19 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L19

 WB35F L19 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB35F

 L19 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 compared to the WB35F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB35F will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L19
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
57
lighter than competitors (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $130