Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB750
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L20 grades against the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung WB750
| L20 | WB750 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon L20
| WB750 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
| Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB750
| L20 | WB750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 provides exterior 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 WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L20 and Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 compared to the WB750.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and WB750.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung WB750 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung WB750 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-02-03 | 2011-09-01 |
| Physical type | 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 | 13 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4096 x 3072 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $120 | $339 |