Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L20 grades against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L20 and the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.