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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 20 months after the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L810 scores against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L810 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L810

 HZ25W L810 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ25W

 L810 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 versus the HZ25W.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and HZ25W is 74 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L810 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger L810 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-07-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 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)
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 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $350