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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L26 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 7 months later than the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 scores versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB210

 L26 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L26

 WB210 L26 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB210

 L26 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L26 vs the WB210.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and WB210.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent L26 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
includes touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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