Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB30F

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L21 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 3 years before the WB30F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L21 grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.