Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a complete review of the Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L610 matches up against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 compared to the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and HZ50W.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L610 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent L610 should have a benefit in sensor technology.