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Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Released February 2010
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung ST93

 L21 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon L21

 ST93 L21 
RevealedApril 2011February 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung ST93

 L21 ST93 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung ST93
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 -