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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L20 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L20 scores against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung WB35F

 L20 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L20

 WB35F L20 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB35F

 L20 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 against the WB35F.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
55
lighter than competition (135g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
26
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $130