Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe L21 was announced 23 months prior to the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L21 grades vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung WB850F
L21 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L21
WB850F | L21 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB850F
L21 | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 features external dimensions 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L21 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 compared to the WB850F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and WB850F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $599 |