Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung HZ35W
L21 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon L21
HZ35W | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ35W
L21 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |