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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 20 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L810 matches up versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L810 HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L810

 HZ35W L810 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ35W

 L810 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 against the HZ35W.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and HZ35W is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher L810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $300