Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L20 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L20 was brought out 17 months prior to the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L20 matches up vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung HZ25W
| L20 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L20
| HZ25W | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung HZ25W
| L20 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 enjoys 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L20 compared to the HZ25W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and HZ25W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2010-07-06 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 grams (0.30 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $120 | $350 |