Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W
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27 Overall
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung HZ10W
L20 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L20
HZ10W | L20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ10W
L20 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | February 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |