Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93
93 Imaging
32 Features
11 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed April 2011
Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe L21 was manufactured 14 months prior to the ST93 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the L21 grades vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung ST93
L21 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon L21
ST93 | L21 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung ST93
L21 | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L21 compared to the ST93.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and ST93.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | - |