Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Older Model is Nikon L820
- New Model is Nikon L840
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Alternate Name is WB650

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L830 was revealed 3 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L830 grades vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung HZ35W
L830 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L830
HZ35W | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ35W
L830 | HZ35W | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features outside measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L830 against the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and HZ35W is 71 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and HZ35W.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher L830 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 508 gr (1.12 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 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 | 390 photos | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $300 |