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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 3 years before the WB800F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L21 scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung WB800F

 L21 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon L21

 WB800F L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB800F

 L21 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L21 and the WB800F.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L21
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
21
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $300