Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L21 was launched 23 months before the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L21 grades vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung WB150F
L21 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L21
WB150F | L21 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB150F
L21 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L21 vs the WB150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and WB150F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $230 |