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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L22 grades against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung WB350F

 L22 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L22

 WB350F L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB350F

 L22 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 and the WB350F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WB350F.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $260