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Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L21 was announced 12 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L21 grades vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung SL30

 L21 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L21

 SL30 L21 

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung SL30

 L21 SL30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 provides 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) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L21 versus the SL30.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SL30 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher L21 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes 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 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $93