Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Released January 2014
- Replaced the Nikon L820
- New Model is Nikon L840
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L830 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L830 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L830 matches up against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung HZ50W
L830 | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon L830
HZ50W | L830 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ50W
L830 | HZ50W | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L830 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L830 vs the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and HZ50W is 71 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger L830 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | - | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 508g (1.12 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |