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Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L21 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 3 years before the DV150F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L21 matches up against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung DV150F

 L21 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon L21

 DV150F L21 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung DV150F

 L21 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L21 vs the DV150F.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
34
really wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $150