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Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L110 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the L110 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The L110 was launched 3 years prior to the NX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L110 matches up vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung NX20

 L110 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon L110

 NX20 L110 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung NX20

 L110 NX20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 vs the NX20.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and NX20 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and NX20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L110 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older L110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography info
Samsung NX20 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 341 gr (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $1,100