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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L24 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 24 months after the HZ15W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L24 matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung HZ15W

 L24 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon L24

 HZ15W L24 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung HZ15W

 L24 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 vs the HZ15W.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer L24 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
26
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 220 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $330