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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed at a similar time to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L22 scores against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L22 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L22

 HZ30W L22 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ30W

 L22 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L22 against the HZ30W.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $280