Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L21 was released 4 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L21 matches up versus the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung WB350F
L21 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L21
WB350F | L21 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB350F
L21 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 compared to the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and WB350F.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $260 |