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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L22 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L22 grades against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung WB700

 L22 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon L22

 WB700 L22 
ReleasedDecember 2010February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB700

 L22 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L22 vs the WB700.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WB700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $300