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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon L830
(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
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L830 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L830

 HZ35W L830 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ35W

 L830 HZ35W 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (508 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery pack (390 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (508 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (508g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung HZ35W
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