Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 17 months before the WB210 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the L22 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 vs the WB210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WB210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.