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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L20 grades vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung WB350F

 L20 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L20

 WB350F L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB350F

 L20 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L20 versus the WB350F.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and WB350F.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
54
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
26
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
24
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $120 $260