Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Other Name is WB650
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon L26 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L26 was revealed 20 months later than the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L26 grades versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung HZ35W
| L26 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L26
| HZ35W | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung HZ35W
| L26 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L26 versus the HZ35W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and HZ35W.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer L26 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Other name | - | WB650 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| 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 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 | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $70 | $300 |