Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L21 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the L21 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L21 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.