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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L840 grades against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L840 HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2010More modern by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L840

 HZ35W L840 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ35W

 L840 HZ35W 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 has physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L840 against the HZ35W.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger L840 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
57
better than average battery life (590 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2010-06-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
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 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 590 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - 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 One One
Retail cost $400 $300