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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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 L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L840 grades against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung HZ50W

 L840 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2010Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon L840

 HZ50W L840 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ50W

 L840 HZ50W 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L840 provides external measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L840 compared to the HZ50W.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer L840 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
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incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
57
great battery life (590 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (538g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L840
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
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relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (1.19 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $250