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Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L820 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the L820 grades vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L820 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L820

 HZ35W L820 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung HZ35W

 L820 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L820 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and HZ35W is 72 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L820 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher L820 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L820
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (470 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
56
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (470 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competition (470g)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470 gr (1.04 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $192 $300