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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 4 months prior to the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L21 matches up against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung HZ35W

 L21 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L21

 HZ35W L21 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ35W

 L21 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 enjoys outer dimensions 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 HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 compared to the HZ35W.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ35W to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $300