Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L21 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L21 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L21 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.