Samsung HZ50W vs Nikon Coolpix L810

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung HZ50W and the Nikon Coolpix L810, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung HZ50W was introduced in May 2010 and Nikon Coolpix L810 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung HZ50W Highlights

      • 13.8 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L810 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung HZ50W
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L810
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung HZ50W and Nikon Coolpix L810.

      PROS

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.8 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Advantage of Samsung HZ50W

      Samsung HZ50W
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung HZ50W over Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Samsung HZ50W vs Nikon Coolpix L810
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 676 mm vs 585 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.0 vs f/5.9
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Lighter 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) vs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung HZ50W.

      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Ricoh GR III
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      APS-C

      24.24 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z5
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Nikon S1200pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm T200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon L810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L810 over Samsung HZ50W.

      Samsung HZ50W vs Nikon Coolpix L810
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 13.8 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 23 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 921k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Internal Storage 8 MB vs 50 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L100
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.0 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung HZ50W Nikon Coolpix L810
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D
        Light426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
        Internal Storage8 MB50 MB
      WEAKNESSES Samsung HZ50W Nikon Coolpix L810
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung HZ50W and Nikon Coolpix L810 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Samsung HZ50W

      Samsung HZ50W has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Sensor

      Samsung HZ50W features a 13.8 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix L810 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Samsung HZ50W can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Samsung HZ50W has a Type D HDMI and Nikon Coolpix L810 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung HZ50W comes with SLB-11A battery pack and Nikon Coolpix L810 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung HZ50W has a single SC/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung HZ50W, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L810. Nikon Coolpix L810 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m on Samsung HZ50W..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung HZ50W body has dimensions of 116 x 83 x 91 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 3.58") and Nikon Coolpix L810 body has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27"). Samsung HZ50W weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L810 weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz).

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      116 mm

      83 mm

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      111 mm

      76 mm

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung HZ50W and Nikon Coolpix L810

      Samsung HZ50W and Nikon Coolpix L810 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung HZ50W and Nikon Coolpix L810 and give them scores of 57 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.8 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung HZ50W

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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