Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung HZ10W
L810 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon L810
HZ10W | L810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ10W
L810 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon L810 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |