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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon L830
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung HZ50W

 L830 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2010Fresher by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer 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 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
53
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (508g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
58
great battery pack (390 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (508g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung HZ50W
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