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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L810 versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L810 grades against the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung HZ10W

 L810 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L810

 HZ10W L810 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ10W

 L810 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L810 vs the HZ10W.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and HZ10W is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and HZ10W.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern L810 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
41
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $300