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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L22 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 12 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L22 grades against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung HZ15W

 L22 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon L22

 HZ15W L22 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ15W

 L22 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features 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 HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the HZ15W.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and HZ15W.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer L22 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $330