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Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Photography Glossary

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L21 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 12 months later than the SL202 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L21 scores vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung SL202

 L21 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon L21

 SL202 L21 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung SL202

 L21 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 vs the SL202.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and SL202.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SL202 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L21 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L21
Street photography with Samsung SL202
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $140