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Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L26 scores against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L26 HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L26

 HZ30W L26 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung HZ30W

 L26 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L26 has external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 and the HZ30W.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L26 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $70 $280