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Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L21 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L21 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L21

 Galaxy Camera 4G L21 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L21 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L21 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $550