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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon L28 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L28 scores against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L28 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L28

 HZ10W L28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung HZ10W

 L28 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L28 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L28 to produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger L28 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (280 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
48
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 164 gr (0.36 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 280 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $300