Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Launched February 2011
- Previous Model is Nikon L110
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the L120 scores versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB210
| L120 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 1k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L120
| WB210 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB210
| L120 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 vs the WB210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB210 is 75 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and WB210.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung WB210 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 431g (0.95 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 330 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $279 |
