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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 22 months later than the HZ10W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L24 grades against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L24 HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L24

 HZ10W L24 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung HZ10W

 L24 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 compared to the HZ10W.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer L24 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
26
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 (30fps) 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 220 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $300