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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was announced 3 months earlier than the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L20 scores versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L20 HZ10W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L20

 HZ10W L20 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ10W

 L20 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W 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 change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L20 vs the HZ10W.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
27
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (249g)
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $120 $300