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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the L21 matches up vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung WB50F

 L21 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L21

 WB50F L21 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB50F

 L21 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 features outer measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 vs the WB50F.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L21
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L21
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $180