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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L840 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L840 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung HZ30W

 L840 HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L840

 HZ30W L840 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ30W

 L840 HZ30W 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L840 and the HZ30W.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern L840 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (538g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
57
great battery (590 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (590 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ30W
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at 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, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 gr (1.19 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 590 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $280