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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 9 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L22 scores versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L22 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L22

 HZ10W L22 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ10W

 L22 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L22 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L22 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger L22 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $300