Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL100

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L21 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 14 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L21 matches up against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 features external dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L21 compared to the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and TL100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL100 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent L21 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.