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Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L21 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the L21 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The L21 was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L21 grades versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung EX2F

 L21 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L21

 EX2F L21 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010More modern by 34 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung EX2F

 L21 EX2F 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L21 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 against the EX2F.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L21 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
18
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $478